The Washington critic., 1887-09-13
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading business Bousos of
the National Capital.
Kohert I. FleminG.

HObert i. fleminE,
Among those Southern men OF worth who
sought the National Capital as home soon
after the cessation Of hostilltles between the
States, and who, by their brave and honor
able course Of life, have won place IN the
esteem and respect Of those who once were
their enemies, as well as among their own
people, Is the gentleman who Is the subject
Of this notice. Colonel Robert 1. Fleming
ia native OF Richmond, Va, entered the
Confederate army as a private and was pro-
noted to Lieutenant. Colonel of Artillery In
the Army OF Northern Virginia. In 1874 he
established himself In business at the Capt.
tai as architect and builder, and at once be.
came prominently Identified with the interest
Of the city, as evidenced by the positions he
was called upon to ill, being member OF the
District Legislature, Colonel First Regl-
ment OF the National Guards, s.. His
generous disposition and public spirit have
drawn around him many strong and inilu-
ential friends from all parts OF the country,
and his muniilcent gift to the Confederate
Soldiers Home at Richmond Is character
lstic OF the man. On this occasion Gov
ernor Lee delivered the speech OF accept
anco, as reported by the Richmond state Of
July 30, 'SG
the Capital City Ia largely due to such men
as Colonel Fleming. His Office In the Kel.
logg building, No. 14l6 + street northwest,
Is replete with largo assortments OF the
most artistic and beautiful designs; where
he ls prepared TO furnish such dc]igns as
may be required and execute contracts Of
any kind within the scope Of his profession.
Among the many prominent buildings de.
signed and constructed by him should be
mentioned the Kellogg building, on +
street; All Souls Church, corner Fourteenth
aud l. streets; the Department OF Justice
building, the Second District School, Eng
lish Legation building, the Droldhead
house NOW Professor Bell's) Judge W. S.
Cox's, Castle Stewart, Judge G. j.. Hill
yer's, Mrs. A. Patients, Senator John II.
McPherson's, Senator +. w. Palmer's, the
National Safe Deposit Company's building
designed by j. II. Windrim of Philadel-
phia), corner Fifteenth and New York ave
nue., and the Sumner Colored School build
ing.
Barber s. Foote.
The law and claim office of the above
named firm, located at 90, 81, 90 and 81
Norris building, is one which comes before
the people with high recommendations.
Mr.. Barber has an established practice in
Washington; was for years an examiner of
patents In the U. s. p atent 0fllce, and Is at
present associated W ith General Benjamia
+. Butler OF Massachusetts, as counsel for
the Burton Car Company, and, personally,
has the highest testimonials as to character.
Mr.. NJ. j. Foote, recently Of the First Audi
tors office, alse has the best Of letters from
prominent people throughout the country.
The firm practices law In all It's various
branches, paying especial attention to
|. patent, pension and claim departments OF
the Government. They will cheerfully re-
spond to letters addressed them upon these
subjects.
Shcrman's.
AT 736 Seventh street northwest, will be
found one Of the most attractive refresh
ment establishments in the city. The prem
ises comprise saloon, 25x100 feet, ele-
gantly and conveniently arranged. nv.
Sherman is successor to the old firm known
as Buckingham's, where he manufactures
daily all Of his CONNECTIONS, which are Of the
most delicate and refined quality, making
dve-cent Ice cream soda a spe cialty. His
Ice cream parlors are elegant and attractive.
In addition to the creams dispensed, his
drip coffee, hot rolls and butter must be
tried to be appreciated. Under the present
proprietorship the business Of this establish
ment Is highly satisfactory and is daily In
creaslng,